Beijing: South Korean Inspection Visit2014-12-19

South Korean brand owners considered ways to prevent patent and trademark infringements


Zhejiang: Rise in Fakes Seized2014-12-19

Ningbo customs seized more than 170 million items that violated intellectual property rights.


Beijing: Earthquake Warning System Ready2014-12-19

China's earthquake early warning network with independent intellectual property rights will be put into use.


Administrative Council backs latest EPO suspension2014-12-19

A decision to suspend a board of appeal member was supported.


US Supreme Court favours jury in 'tacking' case2014-12-19

case that should provide guidance on whether trademark 'tacking' should be adjudicated.


Ericsson lawsuit bars Chinese phone maker from Indi2014-12-19

Chinese electronics company Xiaomi has been temporarily barred from selling goods in India's smart phone market.


MUJI Involved in Trademark Infringement in Hangzhou2014-12-19

MUJI has always worshiped the idea of "no brand."


The Third Group of Online Piracy Cases of 2014 "Sword Action"2014-12-19

12 cases of combat online piracy were announced in Beijing on December 16th.


International-level inventions honored at Gold Patent Award2014-12-17

The State Intellectual Property Office announced recipients of the nation's top awards for patents at a ceremony on Dec 12.


Ambitious database offers information to fuel more innovation2014-12-17

The State Intellectual Property Office has started trial operations of an online patent information system.



The J-Innovation

Steve Jobs died the month that the latest Nobel Prize winners were announced. The coincidence lends itself to speculation about inevitability.

Volunteer team bails out busy court

Government supports unique intellectual property fund

IP service providers showcase products

Experts call for standardization of IP services